Solutions Architect

Job Overview

Everest Group is looking for a senior leader who can own solution architecture and drive delivery for enterprise-wide technology initiatives . The first and most critical initiative will be building a data platform and onboarding key systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and ADP . Over time, this role will also lead architecture and execution for other strategic programs across business applications, integrations, automation, and platform modernization.

This role blends architecture leadership + program execution + team management . You will partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to define target solutions, align teams, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design (Across Initiatives)

• Own end-to-end solution architecture for major programs across Everest Group (data platform first, then broader enterprise initiatives)
• Define target architecture, standards, and patterns for:
• system integrations (API-first, event/batch patterns where appropriate)
• security, access controls, and compliance alignment
• scalability, reliability, and operational readiness
• Lead architecture/design reviews, ensure best practices, and make pragmatic trade-offs to unblock delivery

Build and Scale Enterprise Data Platform

• Define and own the architecture for the Snowflake-based data platform: environments, data layers, ingestion patterns, governance, and operations
• Establish standards for data ingestion (incremental loads, backfills, history tracking), modeling conventions, and data quality practices
• Implement operational discipline: monitoring/alerting, SLAs, incident response, RCA practices, and cost governance (especially Snowflake compute)

Lead Delivery Across Multiple Strategic Programs

• Create and drive execution plans: roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder updates
• Coordinate work across internal teams and vendors/partners where applicable
• Build repeatable delivery processes: intake/prioritization, sprint/iteration planning, release/change management, and documentation
• Ensure solutions are production-ready with proper testing, security review, and operational handover

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Manage and mentor engineers/analysts working across these initiatives (data engineering first, then broader teams as scope expands)
• Set expectations for engineering quality: coding practices, reviews, reusable frameworks, documentation culture, and CI/CD discipline
• Identify capability gaps and support hiring/interviewing as the team scales

Stakeholder Management & Business Value

• Partner with business leaders (Research, RevOps, Finance, HR, Operations) to translate needs into clear requirements and measurable outcomes
• Deliver early value wins (faster reporting, reduced manual effort, better visibility across functions) to build adoption and trust
• Communicate trade-offs clearly and align stakeholders on priorities and delivery sequencing

Education and Experience

• 1215 years of overall experience with significant depth in solution architecture and delivery leadership
• Proven track record leading enterprise initiatives end-to-end (architecture through implementation and rollout)
• Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns:
• application integration (APIs, middleware patterns, batch/event patterns)
• cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)
• security, identity, and governance best practices
• Strong understanding of data platforms and analytics ecosystems; working knowledge of Snowflake is strongly preferred
• Strong communication and influence skills; comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ownership mindsetdrives execution, not just designs

Nice to Have

• Experience building or modernizing data platforms (Snowflake / Azure data stack preferred)
• Experience integrating enterprise SaaS systems like Salesforce, NetSuite, ADP, and collaboration tools like SharePoint
• Exposure to orchestration/transformation tools (ADF/Airflow/dbt) and CI/CD practices
• Experience delivering platform modernization or enterprise application programs beyond data

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Data platform foundation established with clear standards for security, ingestion, quality, and operations
• Salesforce/NetSuite/ADP onboarding delivered with reliable refresh and trusted datasets
• Delivery model established that can be reused for future enterprise initiatives (predictable execution, strong stakeholder alignment, measurable value)
• Team operates with high engineering discipline and clear ownership